5 Best Oarai Isosaki Shrine Day Trips from Tokyo

The gate on the rocks below Oarai Isosaki Shrine marks the spot where, the story goes, its gods came ashore in 856. Climb the long flight of stone steps to the hall too; it looks straight out over the sea.

1.Ibaraki Day Trip: Oarai Isosaki Shrine’s Torii Gate in the Sea & Nakaminato Fish Market & Amabiki Kannon & Hitachi Seaside Park (Departing from Tokyo)

Visit Ibaraki from Tokyo on a full-day bus tour to a sea-facing torii, hydrangea temple, seafood market, and seasonal flower fields.

Most Popular★ 4.6

“This is my second time joining a tour led by Arpan, and I thoroughly enjoyed the entire day's itinerary. We never felt rushed, and ample time was allocated for everyone to explore each attraction. Arpan not only introduced us to the sights and local cuisine…”

113 reviews10 hoursFrom $37.49

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2.One-Day Tour to Oarai Isosaki Shrine and Hitachi Seaside Park in Tokyo

Visit Oarai’s sea-facing shrine, eat at Nakaminato Seafood Market, and see Hitachi Seaside Park on a Tokyo day trip.

★ 4.3

“Lunch break is way too short, only an hour. And definitely avoid weekends and peak season. Why? I didn't want to find out either. We spent more time traveling in the car than actually getting out and looking around. The return trip was so congested…”

102 reviewsFrom $36.65

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3.A Perfect Day Trip: Ibaraki Flower Park & Gourmet Food: Oarai Isosaki Shrine, Nakaminato Seafood Market, Hitachi Seaside Park | Departs from Tokyo

Visit Oarai Isosaki Shrine, Nakaminato Seafood Market, and Hitachi Seaside Park on a full-day Ibaraki trip from Tokyo.

★ 4.6

“Was not able to participate due to not meeting the minimum people required for the tour to proceed. Still great communication from the company.”

65 reviews10 hoursFrom $51.79

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5.Tokyo Hitachi Seaside Park & Oarai Isosaki Shrine Day Trip (including flower viewing)

Pair Hitachi Seaside Park’s seasonal flowers with Oarai Shrine and a seafood-market stop on a full-day trip from Tokyo.

★ 4.7

“Driver Yang was very dedicated; he contacted us the day before. He started on time, and this time there were only 5 of us: my partner and I, plus a mother and her two children. The Oarai Fish Market was very appealing, and the seafood…”

6 reviewsFrom $49.85

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